North Panola Cougars (Sardis, MS) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Hernando Tigers (Hernando, MS), 56-54 in a non-league match.

With the victory, North Panola advances its record to 5-5 on the year. The Cougars host Holly Springs (Holly Springs, MS) to face the Hawks in a 3A Region 2 match on Friday, December 13. The Hawks enter the match with a record of 6-7. Holly Springs lost 69-66 in their recent league match against Independence (Independence, MS)

The Tigers now own a 2-6 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to Lewisburg for a 7A Region 1 match on Friday, December 13. Hernando will face a Patriots squad coming off a 52-48 league win over Southaven (Southaven, MS). The Patriots record now stands at 7-4.